Auroras

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Posted by David Prichard on May 12, 2009 at 12:15 AM

As some may have heard, there is currently a lack of sunspots which makes for poor Auroras.

However, predictions are that 2010\11 will see the best Auroras in the last fifty years. Just in case you are making travel plans.

Posted by Jim DeWitt on May 12, 2009 at 2:03 AM

And while Yellowknife offers some decent viewing, it's widely known that the skies are actually clearer more often in interior Alaska during the winter, giving unparalleled views. And there are three different "auroriums," where you can seen and photograph the aurora in shirtsleeves, instead of subjecting yourself and your equipment to those -40 temperatures.

Posted by David Prichard on May 12, 2009 at 7:02 PM

Not true Jim. In the late autumn you can photograph the Aurora in shirt sleeves here. If you don't mind the mosquito bites!

Posted by Floris van Breugel on May 12, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Thanks for the heads up... always been on my list, sure would be fun to see!

Posted by Carl Donohue on May 13, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Hey Dave,

Great news. Just to see the aurora is a magical experience, I can't wait for them to get going again strong again. Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers

Carl

Posted by Steve Foss on May 13, 2009 at 12:41 AM

It has been a dismal aurora season here in northern Minnesota. C'mon 2010/2011! And hey, no need to freeze one's fingers into icicles or one's sensors into ice wafers. There are plenty of aurora experiences in summer. Well, of course as mentioned there ARE the summer bugs.

No pain, no gain!